Spring has been with us for over two months now but it is never too late to undertake some cleaning. Cleaning takes many forms but here we will focus on a key cleaning: review of some aspects of your legal life. Shall we? Review your credit report. For a free copy of...
Month: May 2020
Prospective Professional Perspective on Your Case: Get One!
Ever notice how the same thing can look quite different to another person? An example is what different people may see when looking at clouds in the sky above. Different formations, faces, and meanings abound. No real right or wrong answer I suppose. Just a matter of...
Nice Guy Takes a Fall: A Sad but True Story
I have heard and seen it far too many times. Frustrating indeed. It is the terrible results of the “wait too late” phenomenon. Here is a real life example…. Nice man owns a small business and has been in business for approximately seven years. Customer comes to him...
7 Habits of Highly Questionable Businesses
With thanks and apologies to Stephen Covey this list is a combination of complaints I have heard from clients and prospective clients as well as things I have experienced first-hand. If you are a business owner try to avoid the things on this list. If you are a...
Words, Paper, and Promises
Deal…..agreed…..solid….I promise………..trust me. Heard those words before? Have you ever been burned after hearing those words? If so, part of the burn may have been due to a lack of a written contract or agreement. Sometimes getting the agreement and terms in writing...
Wrongful Death Cases
Losing a loved one is a difficult transition and it is even more difficult when it is due to the negligence or actions of another. The added burden of having to figure out the legal details can prove to be too much bear alone. North Carolina law allows recovery of...
Defamation: True Lies and How They Can Hurt You
Your reputation is immensely important and one negative statement can ruin it for a long, long time. A wrongful arrest, a false story in a newspaper, reckless statements in the media, and other untrue statements can be quite damaging. The Internet can do widespread...
Research the Vehicle’s Recall History Before You Decide to Buy
One common misconception is that sellers of vehicles are required to disclose whether a vehicle is subject to any recalls. This is NOT true…at least not in North Carolina. There is no specific legal requirement that any seller make disclosures related to manufacturer...
Let’s Talk Settlement
Virtually every legal matter or case involves discussion of settlement. In litigation, it is almost assured that parties have opposite perspectives on and interests in the resolution of a case. Litigation is usually commenced because at least one party is willing to...
Free Advice! Please Read and Share..
As a lawyer I am constantly contacted by family, friends, colleagues, potential clients, and others with questions and requests for information and advice. I welcome these questions and requests as they often provide the opportunity for me to impart some information...